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Ars Lyrica’s period instrument performances reveal the brilliance and depth of Scarlatti’s expressive and highly theatrical music, which is enjoying renewed interest as the composer becomes increasingly recognised as the peer of Baroque masters such as Handel and Vivaldi.

Supplementing these are two equally accomplished instrumental pieces.

The Houston-based early music ensemble has gained praise for its “zestful music-making.” Houston Chronicle

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Alessandro Scarlatti: Euridice dall'Inferno

Recitative: Del lagrimoso lido

Aria: Se d'Averno la fiamma m'accende

Recitative: Se la maga tua lira

Aria: Non mi tormentar piu

Recitative: Io la morte incontrai

Aria: Mi consola la speranza

Alessandro Scarlatti: Cello Sonata No. 2 in C minor

I. Largo

II. Allegro

III. Piano

IV. Presto

Alessandro Scarlatti: Toccata in A major [Alessandro Scarlatti Opera per Tastiera I]